About Josef Adelbrecht
Lived 1910 – 1941 (aged 31). Josef Adelbrecht was an Austrian association football player.
Josef Adelbrecht (10 January 1910 – 1 October 1941) was an Austrian footballer who played as a forward.
Club career Adelbrecht started his career with First Vienna in 1928 with whom he won the Mitropa Cup in 1931. In 1934 he moved to play professionally in France only to return after two years to play for Austria Wien and Rapid Wien .
International career He made his debut for Austria in June 1930 against Hungary and played two more internationals, scoring one goal.
World War II and death Adelbrecht was drafted into the Wehrmacht in March 1940 and served in the 235th Infantry Regiment. He was killed in the German invasion of Russia at Ivashkovo, about 100 km northwest of Moscow.
Honours Austrian Football Bundesliga: 1931, 1933, 1938 Austrian Cup: 1929, 1930 Mitropa Cup: 1931
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Who was Josef Adelbrecht?
Austrian footballer
When was Josef Adelbrecht born?
Josef Adelbrecht was born on 8 January 1910 in Klagenfurt am Wörthersee.
When did Josef Adelbrecht die?
Josef Adelbrecht died on 1 October 1941 in Soviet Union.
What was Josef Adelbrecht's occupation?
Josef Adelbrecht was an association football player.
What nationality was Josef Adelbrecht?
Josef Adelbrecht was Austrian.
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